S. 513, titled the "Help Our Kelp Act of 2025," seeks to establish a grant program to support the conservation, restoration, and management of kelp forest ecosystems. The bill, introduced by Mr. Merkley along with three others, mandates the Secretary of Commerce to provide...
Simple Explanation
The "Help Our Kelp Act of 2025" wants to give money to people who help keep ocean forests made of kelp healthy, especially working with Indigenous groups, to make sure these important underwater plants grow strong and keep our oceans happy.